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Chicken sandwich vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chicken sandwich and pasta?

  • Pasta has less vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B2, iron, potassium, and calcium than chicken sandwich.
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 42% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich has 126 times more sodium than pasta. Chicken sandwich has 753mg of sodium, while pasta has 6mg.
  • Pasta has a lower glycemic index than chicken sandwich.

We used Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Pasta
Pasta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +866.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +920.8%
Contains more IronIron +55.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +193.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
~equal in Zinc ~0.56mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.224mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Pasta
Pasta
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +678.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +555.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1026.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.2%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.209mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.14µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Pasta
Pasta
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5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +216.1%
Contains more FatsFats +965.7%
Contains more OtherOther +771%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.3%
Contains more WaterWater +40.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Pasta
Pasta
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21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3513.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +640.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken sandwich Pasta
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Pasta DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.992mg 42%
Selenium 19.9µg 36%
Sodium 753mg 6mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.034mg 27%
Protein 16.28g 5.15g 22%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.183mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.429g 18%
Phosphorus 185mg 63mg 17%
Fats 11.19g 1.05g 16%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.15mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 0.124g 11%
Saturated fat 2.123g 0.15g 9%
Iron 1.77mg 1.14mg 8%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 7%
Potassium 245mg 24mg 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Calories 250kcal 131kcal 6%
Fiber 1.4g 6%
Calcium 58mg 6mg 5%
Folate 47µg 64µg 4%
Copper 0.067mg 0.093mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.209mg 2%
Magnesium 24mg 18mg 1%
Cholesterol 35mg 33mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Carbs 20.89g 24.93g 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 24.93g N/A
Sugar 3.64g N/A
Zinc 0.61mg 0.56mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 6µg 0%
Manganese 0.219mg 0.224mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.14µg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.079mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.103mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich Pasta
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Chicken sandwich
15%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 747mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.973g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients
  2. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.